Schaefer Creek

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — lakeside

Location: Coles Corner, WA, WA

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/schaefer-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Scenic forested valley location between cliff faces with a peaceful, secluded atmosphere. First-come, first-served basis allows spontaneous visits.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Goldeneye, American Dipper, Common Nighthawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Insider tips for Schaefer Creek: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment Prepare for 4 miles of dirt road access

Skip Schaefer Creek if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer to reserve ahead — first-come, first-served only. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations.

Best time to visit Schaefer Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Chiwawa Horse Camp (Coles Corner, WA), Riverbend Campground (Coles Corner, WA), Finner Creek (Coles Corner, WA), Nineteen Mile Campground (Coles Corner, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Schaefer Creek

Cell signal at Schaefer Creek (Coles Corner, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Coles Corner, WA, WA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You prefer to reserve ahead — first-come, first-served only✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for on-site payment

Prepare for 4 miles of dirt road access

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Townsend's Chipmunk, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Goldeneye, American Dipper, Common Nighthawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Valley Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Schaefer Creek cost per night?+
Schaefer Creek costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Schaefer Creek open?+
Schaefer Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Schaefer Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Schaefer Creek?+
Schaefer Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Schaefer Creek?+
Schaefer Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Schaefer Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Schaefer Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Schaefer Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Schaefer Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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